Day 25 - May 3, 2014

Work continued on the stabilator and
anti-servo tab pieces. Hinges were drilled and prepped, along with
the skins; both components were then riveted on. The tabs are now
complete and will be attached to the stabilator next session to
complete the assembly.

Further sanding and trimming continued
on the cowling pieces. Shaping those fiberglass pieces can be one
tough and dirty job!

As for the canopy, the bubble itself
was finally screwed onto the frame. The canopy foam blocks were then
temporarily placed and will be trimmed and glued to the frame later.
Then some further work was done within the cockpit on the instrument
panel.

In the engine department, trimming
began on the cooling shroud. Work proceeded on disconnecting and
removing components to gain access to the cylinders, where the shroud
will rest. Among the midst of the disassembling however, the engine
mount was connected.